sngourd

Heya! My name is Stuart, I'm from Austin, TX, and I'm just a dude trying to live a life. I like to run, play tennis, bike, work out at the gym, play piano and guitar, write music, and seek out all the good things in life. Peace, freedom and a side of pancakes...

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Net Calories Burned
My amount of burned calories changes depending on my energy level and what I have been eating. I try to burn at least 400-500 calories most days, sometimes burn a lot more. I don't think it helps me to have a goal as to calories burned (though that might work for someone else), but I just try to get several days of exercise a week. I have some regular things I do, like playing tennis, running and going to the gym. I think it's just best to establish rituals and do those things; if you're not doing enough, increase it, and if you're feeling burned out, cut back some.

posted 21 Apr 2009, 11:52

Time to get serious!
I've been running around Town Lake (I guess it's Lady Bird Lake now) with a buddy of mine--we did 13 miles last week.

hot weather vs. cold weather
I've often thought that the rise in obesity in the last 50 years is related to the rise in air-conditioning. I wouldn't be surprised if walking in hot weather burns more calories.